Leading in Context
JUNE 30, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership failures can be caused by different types of problems that may compound. Some of these problems are individual and others may be embedded in the organizational culture.
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 30, 2021
What is Intelligent Disobedience? It is knowing when and how to say “no” to rules or orders which, if executed, would have harmful outcomes. No one believes they would obey a harmful order – but research, history, and the daily newspaper show how often this is not the case. Intelligent Disobedience is an executive’s best friend. It keeps organizations from doing things that cause them to lose support or get into costly legal trouble.
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Tanveer Naseer
JUNE 30, 2021
When it comes to leadership, there are certain topics that inevitably come up regardless of what industry you operate in. Over the past month, one of the topics I’ve been addressing with leaders is the importance of empathy in leadership, which is why it’s the focus of this edition of. Click to continue reading.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 30, 2021
Rituals bring control in the storm. The storm won’t change, but how you respond does. During a recent coaching call, a client relayed a ritual he uses before showing up at work.
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The Practical Leader
JUNE 30, 2021
Early in my career, I worked in a company with an inspiring and passionate CEO. He often said, “If you love what you’re doing, you never have to work again.” Love that concept! Most of us hate work. It’s a four-letter word. Hard work is why I left the family farm. Whenever a job started to feel like work, I quit. Fortunately, that’s only been a few times in my career.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 30, 2021
Only those who have managed their own business understand the proper pressure and expectations for a company leader. This is mainly because of you having made all-important business decisions and various families relying on them. Whether it’s a small, medium, or large enterprise, the pressure remains the same for the ones in charge. Operating a business in this regard isn’t easy at all, and this, in many cases, leads to companies becoming stagnant as you get comfortable where youR
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Strategy Driven
JUNE 30, 2021
Technology is a massive advantage for any business. It can help you to improve processes, cut down on inefficiencies and identify areas for improvement. However, there are so many types of technology available that it can be daunting to know where to start. The important thing is to understand what’s out there. You could do this by keeping up with the latest technology news and find innovative ways to apply new tech.
CEO Insider
JUNE 30, 2021
Too many times, the emphasis placed on Diversity, Inclusion and Tolerance Programs, or DI&T Programs, relate primarily to issues of minorities, such as race and religion. Instantly, this makes many people think, “OK, so this program is really not about me” or “OK, this is just another program for the minorities” and so on. The […]. The post The REAL Business Case For Diversity, Inclusion and Tolerance appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
The Horizons Tracker
JUNE 30, 2021
The application of AI in healthcare is something I’ve covered numerous times in this blog over the years. Most of these projects have fed on huge quantities of data to make inferences faster and often more effectively than would otherwise be the case. The latest comes from new research from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The study describes an AI-based system that mines electronic medical records to suggest diagnoses and recommend diagnostic tests, which the authors believe could
HR Digest
JUNE 30, 2021
Time management is something that very few in this world seem to have conquered. If not so, life hack coaches would not be so popular. There are a certain number of hours in a day and the really organized ones have aced the art of turning them into good effect. The rest of us spend time looking for productivity hacks, how not to procrastinate, how to manage time—- we all know the drill!
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CEO Insider
JUNE 30, 2021
A CEO change is always an exciting moment for all parties involved. Boards invest immense time and resources to find the next CEO for the firm. Stakeholders, inside and outside of the firm, are on their toes, as they try to anticipate where the new leader will take the organization. And last but not least, […]. The post CEO succession: Success traps and how to avoid them appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 30, 2021
As the world continues to battle COVID-19 and continue with vaccination efforts, many business owners are left wondering how to promote their brands in a post-pandemic world. There’s no denying that inbound marketing is the way forward for many organizations. After all, inbound marketing enables businesses to get a better marketing ROI and boost their bottom lines.
CEO Insider
JUNE 30, 2021
The global pandemic catalyzed enduring change in how work gets done and the roles business leaders are now expected to take. Even before the 2020 lockdown, CEOs found themselves whipsawed by rising pressures to lead their companies through change, and shorter time frames to do it in. In 2019, two out of five new CEOs […]. The post CEOs Are Expected to Be All Things to All People.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 30, 2021
Even with less costly technology and marketing tools, it costs money to run a firm, and those expenses rise regularly. You must keep your expenses under control to maintain your profits. Here are some strategies to cut costs and increase your bottom line in your business. Lower your workspace costs. Depending on the health of the commercial real estate market in your area, you may be able to take advantage of low office space rates to relocate your company or negotiate better lease terms with yo
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From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.
Ron Edmondson
JUNE 30, 2021
Every leader attempts to limit risk as much as possible when making decisions. We don’t want to jeopardize the organization – ultimately the people – we are trying to lead, so we attempt to have good systems and procedures, boundaries in place, adequate resources, and even contingency or emergency plans. But there are some high costs when we attempt to eliminate all organizational risk.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
JUNE 30, 2021
Keep these five things in mind when you’re splitting up the work for your team. A key task as the leader of a high performing team is how you distribute work across the members of your team. It needs to be done fairly. Note, I didn’t say equally. Work allocation needs to be done fairly because you want perceptions of equality. You want people to work on things they’re good at but also that they’re excited by.
The Center For Leadership Studies
JUNE 30, 2021
As the shift to hybrid and dispersed work environments becomes normalized, virtual learning has emerged as a foundational modality for L&D leaders around the world. Now, converting historically in-person soft-skills training, like leadership, Emotional Intelligence and coaching, to virtual is a common priority across organizations. This resource is for L&D leaders tasked with expanding their organization’s multimodality offerings and practitioners that design and/or deliver synchronous
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 30, 2021
Facebook serves one-third of the world’s population and decides who to block and what to censor. How should governments regulate this power?
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
QAspire
JUNE 30, 2021
I recently had the honor of being a guest on Sue Stockdale’s “ Access to Inspiration ” podcast where she interviews inspirational people around the world with amazing stories to share. In this short 25 minute conversation, we touched upon diverse topics like my journey into visual thinking, curiosity, inspiration and learning. Here are some of the key quotes/thoughts from what I shared on the podcast: On Learning.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 30, 2021
Youngme, Mihir, Felix, Rebecca, and Rawi share the stories they will be watching this summer and recommend things to read, watch, listen, and do.
Leading Blog
JUNE 30, 2021
Here are a selection of tweets from June 2021 that you don't want to miss: 10 Qualities of the Leaders I Want on My Team by @WScottCochrane. Are You Really Ready to Quit? by @dorieclark. Effective Leaders Don't Need to be the Smartest Person in the Room an interview with @KevinEikenberry by @DebbieLaskeyMBA. Defining the skills citizens will need in the future world of work via @McKinsey. 8 Ways To Be A Leader That Employees Want To Follow by @TanveerNaseer.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 30, 2021
The leader of McKinsey’s Institute for Black Economic Mobility talks about the racial gaps in the U.S. economy.
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The Horizons Tracker
JUNE 30, 2021
The polarization of modern society is undoubtedly of growing concern. The apparent partisanship of outlets is often blamed for this polarization, but a new study from Princeton suggests that a fundamental lack of trust in the media may also be playing a part. Participants in the research were asked to change the homepage on their browser to either Fox News, designated as conservative in orientation, or the Huffington Post, which was designated as liberal.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 30, 2021
Here’s how to materially benefit LGBTQ+ communities year-round instead.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 30, 2021
Use your influence to amplify, boost, connect, and defend your colleagues.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 30, 2021
Lessons from a survey of CEOs.
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Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 30, 2021
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Harvard Business Review
JUNE 30, 2021
Assigning a “single point of accountability” can be a gamechanger.
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